How to resolve AdBlock issue? OVN OPINION page, Letters to the editor about Nordhoff schedule change
If students are unable to sign up for the classes they need, due to the school district changing the class schedule from seven periods to six for the 2020-21 school year, affecting 10th- through 12th-graders, they need to get this form from the Nordhoff school office, fill it out and turn it in at the school office. The school board will then be able to assess the benefits or drawbacks of the schedule change, based on how many students may need more classes to achieve their academic goals and participate in extracurricular activities. If the form is needed in Spanish, a Spanish-language form should be requested. For more information, call Nordhoff High School at 805-640-4343.
How do we
move forward?
JIM JOHNSON, Ojai
I have spoken out about this a lot and wanted to follow up on the concerns I’ve expressed regarding the sixth-period changes and the way this was handled at Nordhoff High School.
I want to thank the school board and administrators for their time and attention Wednesday night. I also want to thank all the parents who showed up and spoke. When it comes to our kids, our teachers and our community, we become very passionate. I don’t think that’s a bad thing.
I still strongly believe this was not handled properly and that the issues that have arisen are because it wasn't handled properly. These parents and students are rightfully upset. Had this been properly planned out and placed before the board, subcommittees could have been formed, questions could have been answered, the parents and students could have been included.
That being said ...
Letters to the Editor Feb. 28
Vote 'Yes' on Measure C
SUZA FRANCINA, Ojai
I hope every Ojai voter understands that Measure C is not paid by those of us who live here nor does it promote increased tourism.
Measure C helps ensure that tourists who stay in Ojai hotels pay their fair share of what it costs to maintain the infrastructure of our unique small town.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR on Feb. 21, 2020
A good reminder
TEAL ROWE, Ojai
Paula Spellman’s Feb. 14 letter, “Ignorance is not bliss,” reminded me of the precariousness of the current political situation and the need to educate myself before passing on unverified information.
Letters to the Editor Feb. 14, 2020
Measure C needed in Ojai
STEPHEN WEED, OAK VIEW
About a year after we moved to Ojai, the city paved a section OF Oak Street where we lived at that time. A reporter from Ojai Valley News called to inquire my opinion of the improvement. I thought it must be a slow news day. I didn’t realize how newsworthy that event was.
Letters to the Editor Jan. 31
Measure C is needed
RANDY HANEY, Ojai City Council member
Measure C is an increase in the city of Ojai’s transit occupancy tax (TOT), which is long overdue. This a tax that is applied to individuals utilizing our community hotels, parking fees and other related fees associated to tourism. With more than 850,000 visitors coming to our community annually, it is a very simple way of allowing those visitors to contribute monies to maintain the quality of life for the Ojai residents, as well as for themselves.
Letters to the Editor Jan. 17
Games continue, unfortunately
KEITH NIGHTINGALE, Ojai
The recent spate of lawyerly certified letters by the city of Ventura is the latest example of how badly we manage our land and how much we succumb to less-than-positive virtues. The city of Ventura, in an effort to force as many elements as possible to share risk of their defense against Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, decided to sue anyone utilizing the gross aquifer sources beyond the city as holding water they (the city) allegedly owns.
Letters to the Editor Jan. 3
Start 2020 with prayer, fasting
DAN NELSON, Ojai
As the new year begins, many are contemplating what happens next. I want to invite you to start the new year and the next decade with prayer and fasting. I have personal needs that require answers and direct interventions from God. How about you?
Letters to the Editor Dec. 27
MLK Day in Ojai around the corner
ELA RUF & KAREN MURILLO, Ojai
For Jan. 20, the teen-led Martin Luther King Day Committee has chosen the quote: “There is within nature an amazing potential for goodness.” MLK
Letters to the Editor Dec. 20
Stop the stop signs
MARK BODYCOMBE, Ojai
Enough stop signs!
I'm wondering if others are as bothered as I am by some of the recent new stop signs in town.
Letters to the Editor Dec. 13
Caring spirit of Ojai
CAROL HOLLY, Ojai
A couple of days before Thanksgiving, I stopped off at Vons to get a few items for our dinner. The store was unusually crowded with shoppers and overflowing shopping carts. When I finished shopping, the front of the store was jammed up with customers, carts and long lines. There was no room for an orderly line, so we all verbally agreed to who would be behind whom in the jumbled traffic jam of bodies and carts.
Letters to the Editor Dec. 6
Building civility in Ojai needed
JOHN & PEGGY RUSSELL, Ojai
On Nov. 20, about 50 of us met at The Ojai Retreat to enjoy some conversation, food and watch the Democratic Debate on television. The group of five sponsoring the event gave a short endorsement of Amy Klobuchar meant to inform why they were supporting her rather than convince others to support her. Although progressives were in the majority there were a significant number of moderates, including Republicans who have held positions in federal and state government. I see this as coming together for the good of the country, to learn and share ideas. We all need more of this to become better informed and build civility. I understand the sponsoring group is considering another such event.